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Posted: 25-Nov-24
Location: Bronx, New York
Type: Full Time
Salary: $60,000-$85,000
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We are hiring in Bronx, NY! Join us at Easterseals NY- Bronx CDC for an exciting career as an Occupational Therapist.
Salary: $60,000-$85,000
Essential Job Functions:
- Administers Occupational Therapy patient care programs as planned with and directed by OTR. Receives direct OTR supervision for 10% of treatment time.
a. Assists the OTR when performing tests, evaluations and/or complex treatment procedures, whenever necessary.
b. Follows established departmental procedures and observes safety precautions during treatment implementation
c. Confers on a daily basis or as deemed necessary with the supervising OTR in order to progress the patient's program effectively.
- Provide Occupational Therapy services for children as needed.
- Make classroom consultations and screening recommendations for children as needed.
- Write progress notes and annual reports on time schedule addressing the child's strengths, needs and progress.
- Complete record keeping as required by licensing/certifying agency including Frontline and Kinney system.
- Complete evaluations from referrals.
- Maintain professional standards and current skills in therapy techniques.
- Attend staff/team meetings and other CPSE/CSE meetings as assigned.
- Assist in staff development and training.
- Perform other duties as assigned. This job description is not deigned to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors Degree or its equivalent in the field of Occupational Therapy from a recognized college or university
- Current license by the State Board of Registration in Medicine
- Three years experience working with children as a therapist is preferred
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
EOE